PUMPKIN GUIDE 2019 - HM.CLAUSE
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PUMPKIN GUIDE 2019
Choosing and caring for your
HARRIS MORAN pumpkins
The right variety for you
HARRIS MORAN offers many features of pumpkins to fill all market slots. In addition to having
various shapes and sizes, HARRIS MORAN varieties feature pumpkins with the dark rich color,
strong handles and disease resistances that enhance the appearance and value of the pumpkin.
Fertility
Before planting, we recommend that you sample the soil. An ideal pH ranges from 6.0 to 7.0.
You may need to amend your soil to achieve this level with high calcium and low magnesium
limestone, as your soil test warrants. Once you have the appropriate pH, you should apply the
major and minor soil nutrients (NPK) at the proper levels.
Pollination
Pumpkins sport both male and female flowers. The
plants must be insect pollinated – honeybees being
the main pollinators. Multiple visits to each flower are
necessary for pollination – about 15 visits per flower.
Place beehives in the field when flowers begin opening,
usually when the third node forms on the plant. Leave
beehives in the field for only 35 days. Location and
timing of pollination is key because research shows
honeybees prefer other types of plants from which they
get more nectar and pollen. Keep the bees interested in
pollinating the pumpkin patch by placing the hives in
the proper area at the proper time.
Credit for information used: Maryland Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet 454 • Bob Rouse – University of Maryland Regional Fruit and
Vegetable Specialist • Charles McClurg – Extension Vegetable Specialist University of Maryland • Alan McNab – Penn State Univ. Extension
Plant Pathologist • Ron Morse – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and University, Vegetable Crop Specialist
Planting and spacing
Proper soil depth at planting, along with spacing intervals, can also make or break a
crop. Recommended planting dates usually run from late May to early July, depending
on your location. You may want to consider multiple planting dates to provide pumpkins
for an extended harvest period. Seeds are most often planted at a depth of 1 to 2 inches
depending upon the soil moisture at the time of planting. Remember, you need good
seed-to-soil contact for optimum germination. Seeding rates per acre, as well as spacing,
should be selected based upon the variety of pumpkin. Each variety has an ideal spacing
for optimum performance. A heavy stand can stress your plant and restrict growth thus
influencing the size and set of your pumpkins. In work done by Ron Morse, Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and University, optimum yield was achieved by using a semi-bush
plant such as Magic Lantern and equilateral spacing (4ft x 4ft). This type of spacing
produced 25% more marketable pumpkins than other spacings with the same number
of square feet (8ft x 2ft).
Managing pests in your production field
Weeds can prevent bees from pollinating flowers. They also serve as hosts for insects
which can spread harmful viruses.
Insects can introduce viruses to a field. These infestations lead to restriction of size,
greening and lumpiness of the pumpkin fruit.
Diseases can jeopardize your pumpkin crop. Phytophthora Blight, Black Rot, Mosaic
Viruses and Powdery Mildew are just some of the major diseases that can do harm.
Each of these pests can be controlled by numerous methods including: good crop
rotation, soil drainage, varietal resistance, proper planting time, seeding rate, and
regular use of pesticides.
Harvest, handling, and storing pumpkins
If you want maximum tonnage from your pumpkin crop, it is imperative you harvest
your fruit at its optimum maturity. If pumpkins are left on the vine past maturity they
will actually decrease in weight as each day passes. This can reduce the final tonnage
of your field. When harvesting for wholesale be sure to harvest and stack the pumpkins
carefully in the bins so you don’t injure the fruit. Injured fruit offer the perfect points of
entry for post-harvest disease.
The USDA Agriculture Handbook suggests the following steps be taken for proper
pumpkin storage:
Ideal storage temp should be between 50 to 55 degrees F
Relative humidity should be no more than 70% and no less than 50%
The harvested pumpkins should be placed on racks, in bins or in baskets
CRUNCHKIN MUNCHKIN
Excellent choice for the Miniature ornamental for
decorative pumpkin class. specialty markets.
Ornamental scalloped type Early maturity
Concentrated high yield Full vine with good yield
Speckled, hard shell exterior Excellent bright orange color
that darkens as it ages Trim stems for easy packing
Weight: 0.5lb Weight: 0.5lb
APPRENTICE LIL’ PUMP-KE-MON
Mini pumpkin with a giant Unique white ornamental mini
personality. pumpkin with orange stripes.
Hard shell Large, stocky plant
High yielding variety Very uniform fruit
Very uniform fruit Concentrated set
Irresistible in the market Weight: 1-2lb
Weight: 1lb
CANNON BALL MISCHIEF
A superb pie pumpkin, perfect Perfect size for both chain
for painting. stores and roadside stands.
Vigorous plant Can be carved or painted
Excellent orange color High yields of uniform fruit
Large, firmly rooted handle Dark orange with a dark,
Heavy fruits strongly attached handle
Weight: 3-5lb Weight: 3-5lb
FIELD TRIP MYSTIC PLUS
Perfect for school pumpkin Traditional pie filling pumpkin
patches! with production potential.
Distinctive long handle Great tasting pie filler
Flat and ribby Top yields, excellent producer
Very uniform in shape/size Minimal handle breakage
Weight: 5-7lb Ideal for children to carry
Weight: 5-7lb
N N
MINIWARTS EW
WARTY GNOME EW
Perfect for pumpkin patches A warted novelty with orange
and roadside stands and yellow stripes!
Smaller version of warty Early maturity
goblin with distinctive Harris Long dark green handle
Moran handle Excellent fruit quality and
Hard shell, soft warts color
Very uniform shape and size Hard shell, soft warts
WARTY GOBLIN ORANGE SUNRISE
Frighteningly cool! A precocious medium
pumpkin with great color!
Heavily warted pumpkins
with a very high yield Early-maturing variety
Excellent pumpkin for Enticing deep orange color
patches and roadside stores Excellent round shape
Hard shell, soft warts and size
Weight: 8-20lb Weight: 15-20lb
MAGIC WAND ZEUS
High yielding even during hot Olympic quality pumpkin.
seasons.
Large, firmly-attached handle
Attractive, uniform round to Good yield on a strong vine
slightly flat shape Attractive, medium-sized fruit
Large, firmly rooted handle Consistent size for shipping
Smooth and lightly-ribbed Weight: 16-20lb
Weight: 15-25lb
GLADIATOR RHEA
A proven performer in many A beautiful pumpkin that has
environments. a handle to match!
Vigorous plant Consistent yielding
Consistent high yield Large vigorous vine
Excellent color Dark orange color
Weight: 20-30lb For roadside and shipping
Weight: 20-30lb
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SPECTER EW
APOLLO
Exciting white pumpkin with a Exciting large size pumpkin to
true Harris Moran handle compliment Aladdin.
High yield potential Medium dark orange color
Uniform shape and size Medium ribbing
Large, firmly attached handle Improved handle size &
Semi-hard shell keeps color handle attachment
longer Weight: 18-32lb
KRATOS CRONUS
Strong, powerful pumpkin. Extra-large pumpkin. A must
have for every patch!
Large, firmly-attached handle
Strong vine Excellent yields
Good yield, grower friendly Exceptionally vigorous vine
Large, flat-round, medium- Dark orange color
ribbed fruit Large, firmly attached handle
Weight: 20-30lb Weight: 25-60
Pumpkins
Commercial Varieties Comparative Table
Hard Weight Between In-row Square
Variety Size Shape Color Px ZYMV
Shell (lbs) row feet feet feet
Flattened/
Crunchkin Mini Bright orange 0.5 4-6 1-2 4-12
scalloped
Flattened/
Munchkin Mini Bright orange 0.5 4-6 1-2 4-12
scalloped
Round to
Apprentice Mini Orange 1 4-6 1-2 4-12
flat round
Flattened/ White with dis-
Lil Pump-Ke-Mon Mini 1-2 4-6 1-2 4-12
scalloped tinct stripes
Round to Orange to dark
Cannon Ball Small 3-5 5-6 2-3 10-18 IR
upright orange
Mischief Small Tall round Orange 3-5 5-6 2-3 10-18 IR
Orange to dark
Field Trip Small Flattened 5-7 5-6 2-3 10-18 IR
orange
Orange to dark
Mystic Plus Small Round 5-7 5-6 2-3 10-18 IR
orange
Orange shell
Miniwarts Small Round 3-5 5-6 2-3 10-18 IR
green warts
Yellow & orange
Warty Gnome Small Flat round 4-6 5-6 2-3 10-18 IR
stripes with warts
Orange with green
Warty Goblin Medium Flat round 8-20 3-4 4-5 12-20 IR
warts
Orange Sunrise Medium Round Orange 15-20 3-4 4-5 12-20 IR
Round,
Magic Wand Medium Dark orange 15-25 3-4 4-5 12-20 IR
slightly flat
Medium dark
Zeus Medium Round 16-20 4-6 4-6 18-36 IR IR
orange
Deep Orange to deep
Gladiator Medium 20-30 8-12 3-4 24-48 IR
round orange
Rhea Medium Flat round Dark orange 20-30 8-12 3-4 24-48 IR
Medium semi-
Specter Medium White 12-20 5-6 3-4 15-24 IR
Round hard
Round to
Apollo Large Dark orange 18-32 8-12 3-4 24-48 IR
tall
Medium dark
Kratos Large Flat-round 20-30 8-12 3-4 24-48 IR
orange
Cronus Large Round-flat Dark orange 25-60 8-12 4-6 48-75 IR
Technical data and disease resistance ratings shown are averages of results from observations
Common name Abbreviation Pathogen/Causal agent at various locations, under different conditions, and laboratory tests. It is not a prediction of future
performance but a summary of past results. Seed performance, yield, and crop results will vary
Powdery mildew Px Podosphaera xanthii (ex Sphaerotheca fuliginea) depending on geographic areas, environment conditions and pressure, field growing and management
practices, and the presence of pests or pathogens. New, unknown, and/or atypical pathogen strains
may overcome the resistance of the seed. Acceptance of the HM.CLAUSE Limitation of Warranty and
Zucchini yellows ZYMV Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus Liability and Use Restriction, included with our seed packages or available at www.hmclause.com, is a
condition of use of all our products.
Quick Reference Guide
Mini
Crunchkin Munchkin Apprentice Lil Pump-ke-mon
Cannon Ball Miniwarts Mystic Plus
Small
Mischief Field Trip Warty Gnome
Rhea
Medium
Warty Goblin Zeus
Magic Wand Gladiator Specter Orange Sunrise
Large
Apollo Kratos Cronus
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